Governor defends Iowa Social Services structure
Gov. Robert D. Ray defended the Iowa Department of Social Services against calls for a sweeping reorganization. He cited a $300,000 study to pinpoint management shortcomings and improve system flow, while noting the department’s size and budget pose ongoing challenges. He opposed bailing out Des Moines with state funds, saying advances are illegal and would affect next year’s budget.
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Des Moines
UPS
Iowa
Ray
Marvin R. Selden
DSS
Department
Statehouse
State Comptroller’s Office
Tillage systems discussions set
A meeting on Conservation Tillage Systems will be held at Riverside Thursday evening October 27. County Extension Director Jim Frier reports that Area Extension Crops Specialist Jerry Gogan and Washington County Soil Conservationist Gene Renken will discuss soil loss crop management mulch systems and weed control. Frier will show slides from the rainfall erosion control demonstration at the Farm Progress Show and the effects of crop residue on soil. The Riverside Community Building will host the session at 7 30 p.m. with all interested welcome.
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Riverside
Jim Frier
Jerry Gogan
Washington County
Gene Renken
Frier
Farm Progress
Carter hints at sanctions decision on South Africa
President Carter said the United States has decided on sanctions against South Africa but would not reveal the decision. He cited coordinating with allies and African leaders, while UPI reports in principle support for an arms embargo. The Security Council debates include four resolutions. the U.S. may adjust its long standing stance but likely avoids a total economic boycott.
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UPI
Carter
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U.N Security Council
South Africa
New York Times Today
Pretoria
Security Council
U.S
America
Israel
France
Washington
South West Africa
Namibia
Rhodesia
Nigeria
Black Africa
Joseph Garba
Garba
Estate planning seminars offered by county extension
Washington County Extension Service sponsors two four session estate planning shortcourses to explain wills estate taxes and changes in the Tax Reform Act of 1976. Neil Hart will present video and local bar association members lead discussions. Sessions begin Oct 31 at Mid-Prairie High Wellman and Nov 1 at Highland schools with a $2 materials fee.
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Washington County Extension Service
Neil Hart
Washington County Bar Association
Mid-Prairie High School
Wellman
ED Chabal
Washington County Soil Conservation District
Kalonial
Kalona
Bob Kennedy
Chabal
Greg Horn
Tim Krabill
Curt Davison
Kennedy
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington
Jan Saville
Washington Junior High
Greg Iverson
Mid-Prairie Junior High
Don Kline
State Conservation Commission
Blood drive yields 90 units from 125 donors
About 125 volunteers donated 90 pints at the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center drive held at United Presbyterian Church. Sponsors include local service clubs with the Y Women and Jaycees providing refreshments. Organizers thank participants and helpers for the successful effort.
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Mississippi Valley
United Presbyterian Church
Y Women
Jaycees
Washington County Food Stamp Sale Dates Set
The county schedules November food stamp sales on the 7th 8th and 21st. City residents go November 7 countywide others on November 8 and all county residents on November 21. Purchases at the Department of Social Service office 212 North Iowa from 9 30 to 11 30 a m.
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Washington County
Washington
Department of Social Service
North
Iowa
Car Hits Cows Injuring Driver On Rural Road
Jean Ann Eagle of Route 2 Wayland was rushed to Washington County Hospital after her car struck two black cows wandering onto County Road W-47 five miles south of Washington at 5 45 am. Deputies said the herd blocked both lanes. damage to the car set at 1500 dollars, cows killed valued at 700 dollars.
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Jean Ann Eagle
Route
Wayland
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Wayne Wagner
Flood Watch As Platte River Rises Over Tracy Mo
Tracy Missouri residents endure high water as the Platte River swells nearly nine feet above normal prompting temporary shelters and evacuation moves. Local man Byron Farr notes repeated floods since 1964 while others wait out the surge amid persistent rain.
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Tracy
Platte
Kansas City
Byron Farr
Farrs
Farr
Mississippi
Missouri
Carolinas
North Carolina
Charlotte
N.C
Senate debate on energy tax stalled amid proposed edits
The Senate began considering the energy tax bill but could not grant prompt approval urged by President Carter. Liberal lawmakers sought amendments to reduce the $40 billion in business tax breaks while a House version outlined disincentives for energy use. The conference committee worked on autos and conservation measures, with mileage labeling for pickups and utility vehicles advancing.
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Washington
House
Senate
Conference
U.S
Rules Committee
House Administration
James Allen
D-Ala
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Halloween Parade Set by YMCA for Area Kids
Plans for the annual Halloween Parade and Party at the YMCA are complete for Washington area youngsters in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants meet at the YMCA by 5:30 p.m. on Monday Oct 31 in costume. Judging in three age groups, procession around the square, trophies in the YMCA gym, plus a film and treats. Kirk Helmstead of YMCA coordinating.
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Washington Area
YMCA
Kirk Helmstead
Social Security Hikes Proposed to Protect System Future
Washington faces a push to raise Social Security payroll deductions from 877.50 to 967.50 by 1987 with a House debate on 1,035 by 1987 as part of solvency measures. Democrats warn the system could exhaust funds in the 1980s and extend solvency for 75 years while polls show broad anxiety about its future. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. cooler northwest with lows in the lower 40s and highs in the 60s.
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Washington
UPI
House of Representatives
House
House Democratic Policy Committee
Democrats profit by Jimmy's visit to Iowa
Iowa Democrats estimate gross revenues from President Carter's Iowa visit reached 80 000 to 90 000 with net profit around 40 000 to 50 000 after expenses. Campbell cited 12 000 to 15 000 from a Friday reception and 36 tickets for 6 50 meals plus 650 box lunches and 3 500 balcony listeners. He noted large costs included large lighting and possible Air Force One and staff charges, with secret service costs borne by others.
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Iowa Daily Press Assn
Des Moines
Iowa
Jimmy Carter
Ed Campbell
Campbell
Carter
National Motor Inn
Veterans’ Auditorium
Air Force One
Detroit
Secret Service
Lyndon Johnson
Indianola
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